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https://doi.org/10.13044/j.sdewes.2015.03.0007
Clean Energy Certification in Brazil: A proposal
Fernando Amaral de Almeida Prado Jr.
; Faculdade de Engenharia Civil UNICAMP, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Ana Lúcia Rodrigues da Silva
; Senac Campos do Jordão, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Edvaldo Marcelo Avila
; Comerc Energia, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Gustavo Matsuyama
; Sinerconsult Consultoria Treinamento e Participações Limitada, Sao Paulo, Brasil
Sažetak
Given the overwhelming scientific evidence on climate change, voluntary reduction of greenhouse gas emissions is becoming increasingly important, especially as diplomatic efforts to secure the commitment of United Nations has proven ineffective. Brazil believes its energy matrix is sufficiently renewable and clean. This may be the reason why there aren’t more official efforts to certify reduced emissions due to the use of clean energy sources. Nevertheless, there are financial incentives for using clean energy sources. In order to avoid the misuse of financial incentives, the electricity regulator in Brazil has developed strict supervision methodology. However, there is no data on avoided emissions. Herein we propose a methodology to certify greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reductions using best principles of governance. This methodology is based on official data, calculates the emissions avoided and the equivalent reforestation required to produce the same effect, thus making the results tangible for a less specialized audience. We also describe our practical experience with 120 consuming units that add up to over 1,500 GWh/year.
Ključne riječi
Climate change; Emissions reduction; Voluntary reduction; Reforestation; Certification
Hrčak ID:
130449
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Datum izdavanja:
30.3.2015.
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